Is a great passer and one of the most gifted hockey players his country has ever produced. Is very creative with the puck and has plenty of offensive ability. Uses a long stick to give him a reach advantage.

Flaws:

Is woefully small for National Hockey League standards, so he must prove capable of withstanding the pounding for 82 games. Also needs more work on his defensive game.

Career Potential:

Diminutive but creative playmaker.

Movements & Injuries

2015

5/29/2015

Missed the last 14 playoff games (upper body injury).

4/27/2015

Upper body injury, sidelined indefinitely.

4/11/2015

Missed 2 games (general soreness).

4/07/2015

General soreness, day-to-day.

3/02/2015

Signed by the New York Rangers to a four-year contract extension.

2014

11/05/2014

Missed 1 game (lower body injury).

11/03/2014

Lower body injury, day-to-day.

10/14/2014

Missed 1 game (shoulder injury).

10/12/2014

Shoulder injury, day-to-day.

7/22/2014

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New York Rangers to a one-year contract.

7/05/2014

Filed for salary arbitration.

6/30/2014

New York Rangers tendered a qualifying offer.

3/07/2014

Missed 4 games (broken hand).

2/27/2014

Broken hand, sidelined indefinitely.

2013

7/30/2013

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New York Rangers to a one-year contract.

7/01/2013

New York Rangers tendered a qualifying offer.

3/26/2013

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New York Rangers to a one-year contract.

2012

6/02/2012

Signed with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Rangers left wing Mats Zuccarello recording two points in a losing effort.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

He had a goal, assist, and seven shots on goal, to along with a +2 rating. Zuccarello now has six points on the season.

Rangers left wing Mats Zuccarello scored a goal and two assists with a plus-three rating on Monday night against the Wild. | 10/27/2014 9:38 PM

News

Rangers left wing Mats Zuccarello scored a goal and two assists with a plus-three rating on Monday night against the Wild.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

It was Zuccarello's first score of the season. The great plus/minus rating also helps Zuccarello's season numbers. He was minus-five coming into the game. Zuccarello was instrumental in the New York comeback against Minnesota. The Rangers scored all five goals in the third period.

Rangers left wing Mats Zuccarello scored a goal and two assists with a plus-three rating on Monday night against the Wild. | 10/27/2014 9:38 PM

News

Rangers left wing Mats Zuccarello scored a goal and two assists with a plus-three rating on Monday night against the Wild.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

It was Zuccarello's first score of the season. The great plus/minus rating also helps Zuccarello's season numbers. He was minus-five coming into the game. Zuccarello was instrumental in the New York comeback against Minnesota. The Rangers scored all five goals in the third period.

Rangers left wing Mats Zuccarello had a breakout season last year, so now fans are wondering if he can repeat that success. | 09/30/2014 8:11 PM

News

Rangers left wing Mats Zuccarello had a breakout season last year, so now fans are wondering if he can repeat that success.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Zuccarello scored 19 goals and had 40 assists playing with Benoit Pouliot and Derick Brassard last season. He will again play with Brassard, but Pouliot left via free agency. The pair will likely be a part of the Rangers second line, but stay tuned because they could also end up in a checking-line role. Either way, Zuccarello is worth stashing on your team.

Report:Zuccarello might get $4.5 mil annually | 07/17/2014 8:46 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello is reportedly looking for about $4.5 million annually on a long-term deal.

NY Post

Impact

Zuccarello is expected to make $3.7 million to $4 million if his case goes to an arbitration hearing. He had 19 goals and a team-leading 59 points in 77 games in 2013-14 campaign.

Mats Zuccarello gets his arbitration date | 07/09/2014 4:41 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello is scheduled to have his arbitration hearing on July 25.

TSN.ca

Impact

That's assuming of course that the Rangers can't sign him before that date. Zuccarello scored 19 goals and a team-leading 59 points in 77 contests in 2013-14.

Mats Zuccarello files for salary arbitration | 07/05/2014 1:47 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello has filed for salary arbitration.

Ken Campbell on Twitter

Impact

The Rangers have engaged in "good" talks with Zuccarello already, so there's a chance that the matter will be settled before the negotiations go to an arbitrator.

Zuccarello's camp has 'good' talk with NYR | 07/03/2014 5:35 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello's agent, Craig Oster, said he had a "good" meeting with assistant GM Jeff Gorton last weekend at the NHL draft.

New York Daily News

Impact

The Rangers don't have much cap space, but they are obviously very interested in keeping Zuccarello in the fold and rewarding his impressive 2013-14 performance. He led the team with 59 points in 77 games last season.

Rangers will spend Richards savings on RFAs | 06/22/2014 7:25 AM

News

The New York Rangers will spend most, if not all their savings on the Brad Richards buyout, on retaining their own restricted free agents.

NY Post

Impact

The Rangers will save over $6.6 million per season on the salary cap with the compliance buyout of Richards but will have to give it to Mats Zuccarello, Derick Brassard and Benoit Pouliot. The trio earned $5.65 million last season but will make upwards of $11 million in 2014-15. Do not expect the Rangers to be going after any big free agents when the frenzy begins on July 1.

Mats Zuccarello looking to cash in big | 06/16/2014 7:52 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello is a restricted free agent and should command a long-term deal from the Rangers this off-season.

NY Post

Impact

Zuccarello has only one year left until unrestricted free agency so the Rangers will have to give the Norwegian a three-four year contract to keep him happy. He was making $1.15 million this past season but his offensive prowess with 19 goals and 59 points in the regular season and five goals to go with eight assists in the playoffs, will garner him a hefty raise.

Zuccarello acknowledges Game 4 wasn't pretty | 06/12/2014 9:34 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello and the Rangers were obviously happy to avoid elimination on Wednesday night.

The Bergen Record

Impact

"It was probably our worst game of the series and we win," Zuccarello said. "We've had some bad bounces for us. Today, we had them on our side. It was good to see." New York needed something to help them believe that they could come back in this series and they appeared to have lady luck on their side in Game 4.

Rangers just 1-8 on the power play | 06/09/2014 8:25 AM

News

The New York Rangers scored only once on eight power play chances during the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.

NY Post

Impact

It's only a little worse than during the rest of the playoffs as they had 11 goals on 81 chances coming into the Los Angeles series. "I think we had a lot of quality chances, we just didn't score," Mats Zuccarello said. "And we have to score."

Mats Zuccarello ends playoff-point drought | 06/08/2014 12:28 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello's points in the Game 2 loss to the Kings were his first in seven games.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello last recorded a point on May 17, the first game of the series against the Canadiens. Saturday, he scored and assisted. He played 23:47, took a penalty, had three shots and recorded six hits. The Norwegian winger now has four goals and 11 points in the playoffs, and continues to drive puck possession. Obviously the Rangers will need more of this to climb out of their 2-0 series hole.

Zuccarello set to represent Norway in SCF | 06/02/2014 3:46 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello is the seventh Norwegian-born player to skate in the NHL and the first to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

New York Newsday

Impact

"I watched my first Stanley Cup Final in 1996, Colorado and Florida," said Zuccarello. "I remember waking up and before going to school, seeing Uwe Krupp score in the third overtime. I didn't think it was live. I watched bits and pieces as a teenager, because the games are in the middle of the night, like Colorado in 2001, because that was my favorite team, against New Jersey, the last game." He would like to be a role model for aspiring hockey players in his country and he's looking forward to getting a shot at the Stanley Cup. Zuccarello has collected four goals and 11 points in 20 postseason contests.

Zuccarello, Rangers blow out Habs in Game 1 | 05/17/2014 4:37 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello had a goal and two helpers in New York's 7-2 blowout win over Montreal in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He leads the Rangers in scoring with seven assists and 11 points in 15 playoff games. Zuccarello was also impressive during the regular season, where he had 59 points in 77 contests. He will become a restricted free agent this summer and will be a seeking a hefty pay raise.

Mats Zuccarello scores third goal of playoffs | 05/08/2014 9:19 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello found the back of the net in the Rangers' 4-2 loss on Wednesday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

It was Zuccarello's first point in the second round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Rangers are down 3-1 going into Game 5 on Friday. Zuccarello has three goals and five points in 11 postseason contests.

Mats Zuccarello helps Rangers beat Flyers | 05/01/2014 9:49 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello had an assist in the Rangers' 2-1 win against the Flyers on Wednesday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello had two goals and four points in seven games in the first round. He's tied for third place in the Rangers' playoff scoring race.

Zuccarello has 3 points in 6 playoff games | 04/30/2014 9:56 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello scored a goal in the Rangers' 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello has two goals and three points in six playoff games. He led the Rangers with 59 points during the regular season.

Mats Zuccarello disagrees with diving call | 04/22/2014 10:07 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello disputed the diving penalty he received in Game 2 on Sunday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

"I think everybody who watches me play knows I'm not a diver so I think you get pretty irritated right there when you think it's a bad call," Zuccarello said. He added that he's looking to move past it and focus on Game 3. He has a goal and an assist in the first round series.

Mats Zuccarello nets a goal vs. Philadelphia | 04/18/2014 10:07 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello found the back of the net in the Rangers' playoff opener.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello was the Rangers' scoring leader in the regular season with 59 points in 77 games. He has two goals and eight points in 14 career playoff contests.

Zuccarello nets two, points in four straight | 04/05/2014 11:22 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello netted two goals for the Rangers, who fell 3-2 to the Senators on Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello has thrived under the puck-possession style of coach Alain Vigneault, and he's arguably been the Rangers' best forward this season, leading the team with 57 points (not counting Martin St. Louis, who spent the majority of the year in Tampa Bay). Zuccarello entered the season with 11 goals in 67 regular-season games for his career. Now, he's tallied 19, and is due for a nice raise from the $1.15 million he earned this season. Benoit Pouliot, John Moore, Marc Staal and Derick Brassard had the assists. Brassard also had 10 penalty minutes.

Mats Zuccarello on a three-game point streak | 04/04/2014 10:48 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello had an assist in the Rangers' 3-2 shootout loss on Thursday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello is on a three-game point streak. He has 17 goals and a team-leading 55 points in 73 games this season.

Mats Zuccarello notches two assists in win | 03/21/2014 9:37 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello pitched in two assists during the Rangers' 3-1 win over Columbus on the road on Friday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The young Norwegian now has 49 points in 65 games, an impressive output from the 5'7 forward. Zuccarello set up Derick Brassard for the game winner late in the third, and then Carl Hagelin for the insurance empty netter.

Mats Zuccarello reaches 30 assist mark on Tue | 03/11/2014 9:55 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello contributed his 30th assist of the season during New York's 3-1 loss to Carolina on Tuesday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello has pitched in a solid season with 15 goals and 45 points through 61 games for the Rangers so far.

Mats Zuccarello contributes in comeback game | 03/08/2014 9:52 AM

News

Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello had an assist and three shots in 18:19 as he played his first game Friday night since suffering a non-displaced fracture in his left hand blocking a shot Feb. 16 for Norway in the Olympics.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The Rangers won the game, 4-2, over Carolina. Zuccarello was initially expected to be sidelined three to four weeks but made it back quicker. Derek Dorsett was a healthy scratch with Zuccarello returning. "(Zuccarello) didn't miss a beat, he was real solid," coach Alain Vigneault said.

Look for Mats Zuccarello to return on Friday | 03/07/2014 2:03 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello (hand) is expected to return to the Devils' lineup on Friday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello sustained the injury during the Olympics and ended up missing four NHL games as a result. He has been one of the Rangers' top offensive weapons this season and was on a six-game point streak before the Olympic break.

Mats Zuccarello's a game-time decision Friday | 03/07/2014 10:18 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello (hand) is a game-time decision on Friday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello is trying to return from a non-displaced fracture in his hand that he sustained while playing in the Olympics. "It's getting better and better, I feel more comfortable with the puck and in certain situations out there so yeah, I feel good," Zuccarello said. He has 15 goals and 43 points in 58 games this season.

Mats Zuccarello might return on Friday | 03/04/2014 6:00 PM

News

The New York Rangers might get Mats Zuccarello (hand) back on Friday, according to coach Alain Vigneault.

New York Daily News

Impact

Zuccarello has been recovering from a non-displaced fracture sustained on Feb. 16. Vigneault said that at this point what's holding Zuccarello back is the pain and for that reason, he's expected to miss Wednesday's contest.

Mats Zuccarello (hand) gets back to skating | 02/27/2014 5:07 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello (hand) took part in Thursday's morning skate.

The Bergen Record

Impact

"I just want to skate so I don't lose everything," said Zuccarello, who has skated for the last two days. "There's going to be a lot of practices like this. Not much (I can do with my left hand) but you get excited when you're out there. It's gotten better than it was." He isn't expected to return until early or mid-March.

No regrets, dejected Mats Zuccarello insists | 02/22/2014 10:03 AM

News

A dejected Mats Zuccarello doesn't regret playing for Norway in the Olympics, but that doesn't ease his disappointment in being injured and missing time for the New York Rangers.

Bergen Record

Impact

The team announced Friday that its leading scorer would miss three to four weeks with a non-displaced fracture in his left hand. That timeline is retroactive to Zuccarello hurting his hand blocking a shot in Norway's 3-1 preliminary-round loss to Austria last Sunday. The Rangers resume their season Thursday, hosting the Stanley Cup-champion Blackhawks. Based on Friday's prognosis - Zuccarello had an MRI before leaving Russia and was re-evaluated by Rangers medical consultant Dr. Martin Posner after returning to New York on Thursday - he could miss seven to nine games in a worst-case scenario. "It's tough but it's part of the game," Zuccarello said after the Rangers practiced Friday. "I knew it was trouble. I wanted to take an X-ray right away but they didn't have an X-ray [at the arena]. I played the rest of the game but the day after it was bad."

Mats Zuccarello doesn't need hand surgery | 02/21/2014 11:32 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello will not require surgery for his non-displaced hand fracture.

Steve Zipay on Twitter

Impact

Zuccarello is expected to miss a total of four weeks due to the injury, which translates to about two weeks worth of Rangers' games. That's obviously an unfortunate setback for the Rangers, who are still competing for a playoff spot, but it could have been worse.

Mats Zuccarello has a fracture in his hand | 02/19/2014 10:49 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello has a non-displaced fracture in his hand based on an MRI.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello won't be back in New York until Friday and at that time he'll be re-evaluated by the Rangers' doctors. He sustained the injury while representing Norway in the 2014 Winter Games. He's been one of the Rangers' top forwards this season, so this is a potentially big blow to the team.

Rangers wait on information about Zuccarello | 02/18/2014 1:34 PM

News

The New York Rangers aren't sure how severe Mats Zuccarello's hand injury is.

The Bergen Record

Impact

The Rangers should have more information on Thursday when they start practicing again. Zuccarello has been one of their best forwards this season with 15 goals and 43 points in 58 games this season.

Mats Zuccarello suffers a hand injury | 02/18/2014 6:59 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello has sustained a hand injury.

Antti Makinen on Twitter

Impact

And with that, Norway doesn't have a single NHL player on its roster for Tuesday's qualification game against Russia. Zuccarello hasn't been particularly effective in the 2014 Winter Games to begin with, but he's been one of the Rangers' best forwards this season. If this hand injury proves to be significant, it would be a significant setback for the New York club.

Mats Zuccarello playing big role for Norway | 02/16/2014 1:45 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello has no points through three Olympic games for Norway, though he is clearly one of the most skilled forwards on the team.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello's average ice time is 22:28 through three games for Norway, significantly more than the 17:04 he averages with the Rangers.

Mats Zuccarello feels much more confident | 02/12/2014 5:29 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello will enter the 2014 Winter Olympics feeling very good about his game.

sochi2014.iihf.com

Impact

"I play a lot. That's probably the biggest key," Zuccarello said. "You play and you get confidence. You kind of have the feeling from before that you could play in this league, but maybe didn't play as much as you wanted to play. The first couple of years in the league are tough like that. You just have to stick with it. This year's been really nice. It's confidence, and confidence is how you play important minutes and play a bigger role." He's averaged 17:04 of ice time per match this season with the Rangers and he's generated a personal best 43 points in 58 games. He'll suit up for Norway in the Olympics.

Zuccarello extends point streak to 5 games | 02/07/2014 9:51 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello is on a five-game point streak.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello picked up an assist on Thursday to keep that streak alive. He has broken out this season with 15 goals and 42 points in 57 games in 2013-14.

Mats Zuccarello looks good in Yankee Stadium | 01/30/2014 8:00 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello was credited with an assist in the Rangers' 2-1 victory on Wednesday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello also had two goals in the Rangers' first outdoor game on Sunday. It's a shame he can't play in Yankee Stadium more often because it seems to agree with him. He has 15 goals and 38 points in 54 games this season.

He is currently playing on a one-year, $1.15 million deal and is looking for an extension. Zuccarello has generated 15 goals and 37 points in 53 games this season, which ranks him second on the club in both categories.

Mats Zuccarello powers Rangers' comeback | 01/26/2014 4:38 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello figured in heavily to the New York Rangers' come-from-behind 7-3 win against the New Jersey Devils at Sunday's installment of the 2014 Stadium Series.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello scored the 14th and 15th goals of his 2013-14 season, giving him 37 points in 53 games this season. While he's something of a borderline option in fantasy, he's solidified himself as an NHL forward as life seems to be better for him with Alain Vigneault than it was with John Tortorella.

Forward Mats Zuccarello on fire for Rangers | 01/18/2014 10:27 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello, who had the lone goal in the Rangers 1-0 win over Detroit Thursday, has four goals and five assists in his past 10 games.

Bergen Record

Impact

The Rangers (25-21-3) have won four of their past five road games.

Mats Zuccarello scores game-winner vs. Wings | 01/16/2014 10:05 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello's goal was the only marker in the Rangers' 1-0 win over Detroit on Thursday.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The tally was the 12th of the campaign for the Norwegian winger, who has now recorded 34 points in 48 games. Derick Brassard and Benoit Pouliot drew assists on the game's only goal.

Mats Zuccarello notches two points in loss | 01/03/2014 10:29 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello scored and pitched in an assist in New York's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh Friday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The 26 year-old, who is enjoying a career year, has put up an impressive 30 points in 41 games but has been a bit inconsistent.

Mats Zuccarello leads the Rangers in points | 01/03/2014 10:06 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello has emerged as the team's unexpected scoring leader.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello has nine goals and 28 points in 40 games. That's both a significant step forward for him and a point-per-game pace we think he can maintain in the second half of 2013-14.

Rangers win, Mats Zuccarello grabs 3 points | 12/29/2013 9:57 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello scored a goal and added two assists to lead the New York Rangers to a 4-3 triumph over the Lightning in Tampa Bay Sunday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello's goal, on a first-period power play, was his ninth of the season. He also assisted on a second-period power play on Chris Kreider's 10th goal of the season. And he rounded out his night with an assist on Benoit Pouliot's seventh goal of the season. Rick Nash also had his seventh goal of the season for the Rangers. Derick Brassard and Ryan McDonagh each recorded two assists.

Mats Zuccarello rides three-game point streak | 12/23/2013 10:14 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello found the back of the net on Sunday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello has recorded at least a point in eight of his last 11 contests. He now has eight goals and 17 assists in 36 games this season.

Mats Zuccarello secures career high in points | 12/20/2013 9:50 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello surpassed his previous career high in points Friday night with his 24th point of the season.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello is on the bubble of fantasy relevance, with 24 points through 35 games with an even rating and 12 penalty minutes.

Mats Zuccarello picks up 2 ponts in win | 12/18/2013 11:29 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello and the Rangers eventually fell to the Penguins in a shootout, but not before he could establish himself as a force in a 4-3 shootout loss Wednesday.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello scored his seventh goal of the campaign late in the third period and followed it up with an assist on Deriick Brassard's tying goal. Carl Hagelin also tallied for the Blueshirts in the loss.

Mats Zuccarello stays hot with goal, assist | 12/08/2013 12:09 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello got a goal and an assist for the Rangers, but they were edged 4-3 byt he Devils in overtime Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello now has six points over his four-game points streak, with goals in three straight. He's clearly benefitting from Rangers coach Alain Vigneault's more free-wheeling system as he has 20 points on the season. Brad Richards and Chris Kreider picked up the other markers, while Ryan Callahan had two assists. Callahan, though, had a costly high-sticking double-minor in overtime that led to the Devils' game-winner.

Mats Zuccarello is on three-game point streak | 12/06/2013 9:27 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello had a goal and an assist in the Rangers' 3-1 win against Buffalo.

NY Post

Impact

Zuccarello is now on a three-game point streak. He has five goals and 13 assists in 28 games this season.

Mats Zuccarello picks up 2 points in win | 11/27/2013 11:49 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello scored a goal and picked up an assist for the Rangers in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello offers some depth scoring for the Rangers, but isn't likely to offer much in the way of peripheral stats. Rick Nash, Derick Brassard, Carl Hagelin and Brad Richards all scored goals in the Rangers win.

Two points for Mats Zuccarello in Rangers win | 11/23/2013 11:14 PM

News

Forward Mats Zuccarello picked up two assists in the New York Rangers' 2-0 shutout of the Predators in Nashville Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello assisted on goals by Ryan McDonagh and Derek Stepan, both in the second period.

| 11/15/2013 5:11 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello and the Rangers are waking up after their horrendous start to the 2013-14 fantasy season.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The Rangers were atrocious offensively when they started their first nine contests on the road this season. They averaged a putrid 1.67 goals per game, but has since turned the corner as they're averaging 2.89 goals per game since returning home. A big part of that resurgence has been the play of Zuccarello as he's posted better than point-per-game numbers, while appearing in over 54 percent of the Rangers' power-play opportunities. He's also averaging 3.6 shots on goal per game, which are telltale signs to justify his fantasy production. The chemistry between Chris Kreider, Derek Stepan and Zuccarello is evident, so definitely consider his services (eight percent Yahoo! owned) for your fantasy squad if you're looking for help on the offensive front.

Mats Zuccarello is starting to heat up | 11/01/2013 10:01 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello has three points in his last four games.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello started the season with a seven contest scoring slump. He's got enough offensive upside to make him worth keeping an eye on, but we can't recommend grabbing him in standard leagues at this time.

Mats Zuccarello scores in return | 10/27/2013 8:44 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello scored once on Saturday as the Rangers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in overtime.

NY Post

Impact

Zuccarello was a healthy scratch on Thursday so he had a lot to prove and did so as he knotted the game up at two apiece. It was his first point of the season so it's hard to recommend putting him in your fantasy lineup at this time.

Mats Zuccarello will be scratched Thursday | 10/24/2013 6:00 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello will be a healthy scratch Thursday.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He has no points and seven shots in seven games this year.

Mats Zuccarello agrees to terms with Rangers | 07/30/2013 12:15 PM

News

The New York Rangers have signed Mats Zuccarello to a one-year/$1.15 million contract.

The Bergen Record

Impact

After some earlier struggles to establish himself in the NHL and a prolonged stint in the KHL, Zuccarello asserted himself with the Rangers last season by scoring three goals and eight points in 15 games. He's a serious contender to start the 2013-14 campaign on one of the Rangers' top two lines.

Mats Zuccarello's arbitration date in July 31 | 07/16/2013 5:25 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello has received his arbitration date.

NHLPA.com

Impact

Zuccarello's hearing is scheduled for July 31. Zuccarello returned to the NHL last season and scored three goals and eight points in 15 games.

Mats Zuccarello files for salary arbitration | 07/10/2013 5:34 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello has filed for salary arbitration.

Bergen Record

Impact

The Rangers qualified him at $735,000. He had three goals and five assists in 15 regular season games, then picked up seven points in 12 playoff contests.

Mats Zuccarello gets QO from Rangers | 07/02/2013 8:05 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello has received a qualifying offer from the Rangers.

The Bergen Record

Impact

This will prevent from becoming an unrestricted free agent on July 5 and it will keep him as a restricted free agent. Zuccarello had a one-year deal worth a pro-rated $700,000 after returning from the KHL.

Mats Zuccarello wants to re-sign with Rangers | 05/27/2013 6:55 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello would like to re-sign with the New York Rangers.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Zuccarello is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. He started the season in the KHL and ended up with three goals and eight points in 15 games after returning to the Rangers. He added another seven points in 12 contests in the playoffs.

Mats Zuccarello records first playoff goal | 05/15/2013 10:14 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello potted his first career playoff goal in Game 7 against Washington.

The Bergen Record

Impact

He scored the final marker of the contest to make it 5-0 for the Rangers. "The Norwegian Hobbit" recorded five points in seven games versus the Capitals in the first round and the Rangers will count on him to supply more offense against Boston in the semifinals.

Mats Zuccarello hopes home ice will help | 05/06/2013 12:15 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello is hoping that the Rangers can use home ice to their advantage after New York lost the first two games of their opening-round series in Washington.

New York Newsday

Impact

"We're excited to be back in the Garden with our fans there," he said. "It's our time to have a little bit of an advantage there. We're down 2-0. We've got to take one game at a time and not overthink this." Zuccarello is still looking for his first point of the series.

Mats Zuccarello earns assist Tuesday night | 04/24/2013 10:39 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello contributed an assist in Tuesday's loss to Florida.

The Bergen Record

Impact

The diminutive forward has accounted for three goals and seven points in 13 games with the Rangers since coming back to North America from the KHL.

Mats Zuccarello scores twice Thursday night | 04/19/2013 10:34 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello scored a pair of goals during Thursday's 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers.

New York Daily News

Impact

Zuccarello nearly doubled his previous point total of three in nine games entering play Thursday night. The Norwegian winger affectionately known as "The Hobbit" has now scored in two straight games but remains a risky play due to his inconsistency and coach John Tortorella's tendency to yank players' minutes around.

Mats Zuccarello gets first NHL goal of 2013 | 04/16/2013 10:45 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello netted his first goal since re-joining the Rangers on Tuesday night in a 4-2 loss to Philadelphia.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He has three points in nine games since returning to the team after his KHL season ended. Derek Stepan had the team's other marker in the defeat.

Zuccarello says he's more confident this time | 04/05/2013 10:50 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello says he's more confident on the ice during his latest turn with the Rangers.

NY Post

Impact

Zuccarello has one assist in three games this season, which is in his third stint with the Rangers after having spent past three seasons bouncing between Europe, the AHL and New York. "The last time I was here I was way too worried about what would happen if I made a mistake. I decided that this time I would just give it my all and play with the mindset that I have nothing to lose," Zuccarello said.

Mats Zuccarello earns assist and six PIMS | 04/02/2013 8:48 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello contributed an assist and six penalty minutes in Monday's 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

The Bergen Record

Impact

He was whistled twice for high-sticking minors and was penalized for closing his hand on the puck. Zuccarello didn't know about the new rule which prohibits a player from placing a glove over the puck in the offensive zone.

Mats Zuccarello has SOG in season debut | 03/30/2013 9:50 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello had a shot on goal in his Rangers' season debut, a 3-0 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Zuccarello played 17:12, and it's clear he's going to be given a shot in order to try to jump start a lackadaisical offense. The winger is a pretty creative player, but the Rangers need a lot more from their other stars to cure their goal-scoring woes. Ryan Callahan had a team-high five shots on goal.

Matt Zuccarello to play with Brad Richards | 03/30/2013 11:52 AM

News

Matt Zuccarello will get a huge opportunity Saturday night.

The Bergen Record

Impact

He will play on a line with Brad Richards and Chris Kreider against Montreal. This situation bears wathcing as the diminutive forward's tenure on the unit witll depend on how he performs and how Marian Gaborik responds to his demotion to the fourth line,

Mats Zuccarello won't play Thursday | 03/28/2013 1:43 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello's KHL contract has been terminated, so he'll become an NHL restricted free agent after this season.

The Bergen Record

Impact

He is glad to be back in North America and would like to re-sign with the New York Rangers. "It's a great feeling this is something I wanted to do, when I got the chance it was a pretty easy choice and I'm glad to be here," he said. Coach John Tortorella said Zuccarello won't play Thursday and he wouldn't commit to having him in the lineup for Saturday's game either.

He's now eligible to take part in team practices, but it's unlikely he'll suit up Thursday night against Ottawa. Stay tuned for more after the Rangers' practice.

Zuccarello may practice with NYR Thursday | 03/27/2013 10:37 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello can't practice with the Rangers until everything regarding his NHL contract is finalized.

The Bergen Record

Impact

The Blueshirts have not officially announced his re-signing yet, but he is expected to join the team Wednesday. His first chance to skate with the team could come as early as Thursday because they won't practice today.

Mats Zuccarello set to meet Rangers in Ottawa | 03/26/2013 5:28 PM

News

Mats Zuccarello will fly to Ottawa on Tuesday and meet the New York Rangers there, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.

Andrew Gross on Twitter

Impact

The Rangers, who are in Philadelphia to play the Flyers on Tuesday, are expected to fly to Ottawa on Wednesday after practicing in Philly. Zuccarello's KHL club cleared him to return to the NHL after he agreed to a deal with the Rangers. At this point, the only thing left is for the Rangers to announce the signing, which should happen any day now.

Report: KHL lets Mats Zuccarello head to NHL | 03/26/2013 1:04 PM

News

KHL squad Magnitogorsk Metallurg has released Mats Zuccarello from his contract, allowing him to become a New York Rangers, a source confirmed to ESPN New York's Katie Strang.

ESPN New York

Impact

Zuccarello reportedly agreed to a deal with the Rangers on Monday but needed his KHL club's permission before he could use an NHL out-clause built into his contract with the Russian team. Zuccarello still has a couple hoops to jump through before he can return to the Rangers' lineup but that appears to be a mere formality. The 5-foot-7 winger clearly has NHL skills but it's still not 100 percent clear if he'll get enough of a role with the Rangers to be worthy of fantasy consideration. Zuccarello might be worth a speculative add in deeper leagues but should be monitored from the waiver wire in standard formats.

Zuccarello awaits approval to join Rangers | 03/26/2013 9:06 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello's NHL deal with the New York Rangers has to be approved by his KHL squad Magnitogorsk Metallurg to be finalized.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Once that happens, he will allowed to join the Blueshirts after agreeing to a contract Monday for the remainder of the NHL season. Zuccarello does have an out-clause in his KHL contract to return to the NHL. we'll let you know when this becomes official and when he might make his return to the Rangers' lineup.

Report: Zuccarello close to rejoining to NYR | 03/25/2013 11:04 AM

News

Mats Zuccarello has reportedly agreed to terms to rejoin the New York Rangers, according to multiple sources.

The Bergen Record

Impact

He would not have to pass through waivers since he has been on the Rangers' reserved list since the end of last season. Zuccarello has eight goals and 18 assists, with 10 of those coming on the power play, in 52 career NHL games.

Rangers to talk with Zuccarello about reunion | 02/27/2013 8:29 PM

News

Rangers general manager Glen Sather plans to talk to Mats Zuccarello about returning to the team after the conclusion of the KHL season, according to Larry Brooks of the NY Post.

NY Post

Impact

Zuccarello headed to to Russia following the end of last year after two seasons (52 games, 26 points) in New York. The Rangers still own his rights and have interest in a bringing him back -- he has an opt clause in his KHL contract -- to aid a sputtering offense and power play. The Daily News' Pat Leonard says that Zuccarello's representatives will be in New York on Thursday, which could be the first step to an eventual reunion. The 25-year-old has 11 goals and 17 assists in 44 games in the KHL this season.